Pedagogium University of Social Sciences in Warsaw

Established in 2010

Mission: To educate competent, responsible, and career-ready professionals in social work, pedagogy, social prevention, family support, administration, and civil security by integrating practical skills, contemporary teaching methods, creativity, and innovation, while fostering social responsibility, open-mindedness, and the ability to respond to the challenges of a changing world.

Strategic development goals

Expanding the range of study programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialist levels to meet evolving labour market demands.
Strengthening the practical profile of education through cooperation with businesses, public institutions, and NGOs.
Developing international academic partnerships and expanding the offer for foreign students.
Growing the accreditation service for external educational organizations (training companies, online course providers).
Implementing flexible forms of study - online, hybrid, and weekend - to make higher education accessible to working adults.
Launching the Eco-Design Institute (Instytut Eko-Designu) as a new interdisciplinary unit in partnership with ON-ARCH.
Participating in the national microcredential pilot (Odznaka+) to develop standards for issuing and recognizing micro-qualifications.

Key Initiatives

Launch of the Eco-Design Institute (Instytut Eko-Designu) - a joint educational unit with architectural firm ON-ARCH, offering programs in interior design, furniture design, and commercial real estate (starting September 2026).
Pilot of microcredentials (mikropoświadczenia) in cooperation with the national Odznaka+/microcredentials.pl project.
Launch of PMP® Certification preparation course in partnership with The Knowledge Academy - an internationally recognized standard in project management.
Expansion of the "Study for Foreigners" offer, including English- and Polish-language preparatory courses and certified professional programs for international students.
B2B program for external educational organizations - allowing training companies and course creators to obtain official university-backed certificates for their graduates.

Key Areas of Activity

Undergraduate studies (Bachelor's, 3 years): Pedagogy, Social Work, Administration, Civil Security
Graduate studies (Master's, 2 years): Pedagogy, Administration
Postgraduate studies: wide portfolio across education, social work, management, and specialized fields
MBA programs: including Executive MBA in Direct Sales and Network Marketing
Specialist Education (kształcenie specjalistyczne): short-cycle higher education, available to candidates without a secondary school diploma
Courses and professional training: for teachers, psychologists, special education pedagogues, school directors
Study for Foreigners: English-language Bachelor's and Master's programs, preparatory courses, certified courses
B2B services for external educational programs

History and Development

Pedagogium WSNS was established in 2010 as a private vocational higher education institution in Warsaw. The name and concept draw inspiration from the pre-war Polish tradition of "Pedagogia" - teacher training institutions of the Second Polish Republic that emphasized the integration of theory and professional practice.

Over more than 15 years of operation, the university has trained over 14,000 graduates working across educational, social, administrative, and public safety institutions. The university has progressively expanded its academic offer and institutional infrastructure, developed an online and hybrid learning platform (Wirtualna Uczelnia), and grown its network of domestic and international partnerships. In 2025–2026, Pedagogium launched two new strategic directions: the Eco-Design Institute (in partnership with ON-ARCH) and a B2B service for external educational organizations.

Strategic Partnerships and International Cooperation

ON-ARCH (Poland) - joint postgraduate and professional programs in eco-design and interior architecture (Instytut Eko-Designu)
The Knowledge Academy (international) - PMP® Certification preparation program
NASK (National Research Institute, Poland) - cooperation in the area of cybersecurity education
Tbilisi State University / TSU (Georgia) - academic partnership
Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University / KDPU (Ukraine) - academic partnership
Digital Master Institute, Prog Academy, Coach360, SynapsisAI, AkademiaUXUI, FES, WSUS, HR Master - partner organizations in the professional development and training ecosystem
Microcredentials.pl / Odznaka+ - participation in the national micro-qualification pilot
Active development of partnerships with institutions in Africa (Kumasi Technical University, Ghana) and the South Caucasus (Batumi Institute of Psychotherapy, Georgia)
Programs and preparatory courses for international students from Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia

Licences and Accreditations

Registered in the Register of Non-Public Higher Education Institutions of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland under No. 365
REGON: 142570990 | NIP: 525-248-86-47
Accreditation of the Pedagogy program by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA) - confirmed by self-evaluation report (2024)
Operating under the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on Higher Education and Science (Ustawa Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym i nauce)
Key regulatory documents publicly available: University Statute, Study Regulations, Postgraduate Study Regulations, Academic Calendar, Quality Commission reports

International Programmes and Academic Opportunities

Bachelor's programs in English: Management in Administration (I and II degree)
Preparatory Course for English-language Studies in Poland - for international applicants
Preparatory Course for Polish-language Studies - for foreign students planning to study in Polish
Certified Course: Logistics (in English)
Support services for foreign students: dedicated "For Foreigners" section on the university website, assistance with legalization and enrollment documentation
Hybrid and online study formats enabling participation from abroad
Cooperation with partner universities in Georgia (TSU, Batumi Institute of Psychotherapy) and Ukraine (KDPU)
Planned academic exchange and joint programs with Kumasi Technical University (Ghana)